Terry is set to end his playing days with Chelsea when his contract comes to an end in the summer, and the Londoners are already on the lookout for a long-term replacement for the club legend who has recently been linked with a move to Bournemouth.

Gibson has helped Aitor Karanka’s team to keep six clean sheets in their 20 Premier League games this season, and concede only 22 goals in total – less than any other team outside of the top six.

John Terry’s Chelsea contract ends in the summer (Picture: Getty)

Meanwhile, Terry has found it difficult to get in to the Chelsea starting XI under Antonio Conte, and a red card against Peterbrough in the FA Cup third round was just the latest blow to his chances of breaking in.